Does Gensler pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Gensler employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Gensler. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Gensler?

65% of Gensler employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Gensler 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Gensler?

Designer (265) , Architect (210) , Technical Designer (169) , Interior Designer (118) , Architectural Designer (85) , Intern (85) , Project Architect (70) , Project Manager (62) , Design Manager (59) , Job Captain (57) , Strategist (31) , Studio Coordinator (31) , Senior Associate (30) , Senior Designer (28) , Internship (25)

What are the pros of working at Gensler according to real employee reviews?

"Great people at the top of their game collaborating to use design to make an impact!" ((in 301 reviews)); "Great culture and plenty of opportunity to work on large projects" ((in 215 reviews)); "Good benefits but not that vastly different than other firms." ((in 149 reviews)); "Lots of opportunity and great people to work with." ((in 79 reviews)); "The people at the office are great and ensure you are properly integrated and supported." ((in 57 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Gensler according to real employee reviews?

"Can be pigeonholed and no work life balance" ((in 74 reviews)); "This really hurts at a senior level as base salaries are low (for non principals)." ((in 71 reviews)); "Long hours and fast paced" ((in 69 reviews)); "Poor Management Accountability: My direct manager exhibited the worst professional behavior I’ve encountered." ((in 61 reviews)); "poor leadership" ((in 50 reviews))

What are employees saying about Gensler layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Gensler layoffs and their outlook for job security at Gensler in 2026.

Gensler reviews

3.7

65% would recommend to a friend

(2,477 total reviews)

Elizabeth Brink, Jordan Goldstein, Andy Cohen, and Diane Hoskins

80% approve of CEO

57% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Culture & values

3.5

Career opportunities

3.2

Work/Life balance

3.1

Senior management

Gensler has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 2,477 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Gensler employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Servicios de construcción, reparación y mantenimiento industry (3.7 stars).

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2K reviews

5.0

May 13, 2025

Great place for growth

Architect

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Gensler truly lives up to its reputation as a global design leader. The firm has a strong, collaborative culture where everyone’s voice matters, regardless of level. I’ve had the opportunity to work on high-impact projects with incredibly talented and diverse teams. Leadership is approachable and transparent, and there’s a real investment in professional growth—mentorship, internal learning sessions, and access to cutting-edge tools are all part of the experience. The company cares about design innovation and sustainability in a meaningful way.

Cons

Like most top firms, the pace can be intense at times depending on project deadlines. Work-life balance varies by studio and team.

Gensler Response

1y

Thanks so much for the feedback. We love to hear from our people. You and your colleagues are the foundation of our success. We're thrilled to see your 5-star rating!

4.0

May 12, 2025

great experience

Architect

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good opportunity for growth if you step up

Cons

big group to navigate to be noticed

Gensler Response

1y

Thanks so much for the feedback. We love to hear from our alumni and wish you all the best in your current and future endeavors.

4.0

May 12, 2025

All in all a good company

Technical designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Recognition, care for employees, visibility, help and support, fun activities, fun people I received a ton of support from upper management in pursuing any activities or competitions from within the organisation including research possibilities, different projects and finally higher education.

Cons

Extra long hours (typical for architecture), management is poor at planning and scheduling, high expectations, HR is quite bad.

Gensler Response

1y

Thanks for providing feedback on your experience at Gensler. We appreciate our alumni and value their perspectives.

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